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firing squad

noun

Definition of firing squad

as in rear guard

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Recent Examples of firing squad Not long after that happens, the Allies invade Normandy and the whole regime is about to crumble, leaving Henri and his fellow collabos to either flee for the nearest border or face a firing squad. — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026 Frenzied congressional gerrymandering across the states has become a circular firing squad. — Jim Nowlan, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2026 Seven executions have been carried out in the state since capital punishment was resumed, including three men who chose to die by firing squad. — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026 This Democratic circular firing squad could continue right up to Election Day on June 2. — Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for firing squad

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Optional extras include alarm/geolocation, a retractable rear guard rail, a canopy, and custom setups for family or cargo.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
Any suggestions that Lionel Messi’s presence at the 2026 World Cup might be diminished crumbled on Tuesday night with Algeria’s rear guard.

— Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026

Definition of rear guard

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Fresh water can therefore be produced for drinking and other onboard needs, rather than carrying every drop required for a months-long patrol.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026
Prosecutors said Hippard then ran toward the back of the patrol vehicle and continued to point his gun at the officer.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026

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Built in 1939, the dwelling’s traditional facade, with gable dormers and white picket fencing, sets the tone for interiors by local design firm KKD that feel rustic and modern at once.

— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2026
Wednesday’s picket comes as legislators returned to session earlier this week.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of picket

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Cibrèo Caffè The Cibrèo restaurant group has a mini empire of eateries in under-the-radar Sant’Ambrogio (plus an aforementioned outpost at the Helvetia & Bristol).

— Laura Itzkowitz, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Afanasyev and Manarov began a 175-day stay as part of the outpost’s 11th expedition.

— Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026

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Instead, Hongqi said the solar roof could help supply lower-voltage electrical loads, including air conditioning, refrigerators and the vehicle’s sentry or monitoring systems.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
In humans, traits such as neuroticism and recklessness appear to have some evolutionary basis—emerging perhaps to provide our species with sentries who alerted us to threats, and with explorers who led the way to new food sources.

— Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026

Definition of sentry

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Alfie Cosgrove/News Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images Alvaro Arbeloa’s Fulham have been an exhilarating watch across the early weeks of the Premier League season, but the free-flowing attacking football at Craven Cottage has come at a cost.

— Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Outside of the typical watch parties at local bars, there are several events across town for Monday Night Football.

— Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026

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